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  • Mohbad: Timaya advises young, upcoming artiste on how to start their career without joining any record label

    Mohbad: Timaya advises young, upcoming artiste on how to start their career without joining any record label

    Popular Nigerian music star, Inetimi Alfred Timaya Odon popularly known as Timaya has advised young artiste on how they can grow big without Joining any music label.

    Timaya posited that any upcoming talent should strive to start small, record a song and put it on many online streaming platforms.

    According to him, they should try to start saving small and when it get to a reasonable amount, they can record a song with it in any nearby studio that’s not expensive.

    The ‘plantain boy’ crooner made this assertion on his facebook page and also published by Sabi-boy comedy page on facebook.

    Timaya said “ Music in our days wasn’t even like this . You did not have to wait for a record label to sign you before you start working . There were no sponsors but for the love of music we kept going . What am i saying ? Young talents don’t have to wait for a label to come to them . Keep working , if you dream big , you won’t submit to just any kind of label . Every label owner wants to make profits and they will use you in a way that you might not even be comfortable with it . You might cry and no one hears you, you might even lose everything. Just like business people start small and grow big, you can start small and grow too . “

    ”This is more than truth , many young talents are not even concerned about succeeding anymore . They just believe if this or that label signs them they’ll grow . Have you ever asked yourself what the label stands to get from you ? Do you think someone will put in so much money and might not make life uncomfortable for you ?
    ”Truth is young kings and queens can make it , start small and keep going . If you are talented , study music business , invest the little you got and stay consistent .
    ”I can’t count the number of messages in my inbox begging me to link them up to Don Jazzy or Olamide. Whenever I see those messages, I do laugh. You are looking for Olamide to sponsor your music career but you don’t have a single song you have recorded by yourself. You don’t even have a Facebook business page. You are still using your normal Facebook profile. How can someone believe you are serious?
    ”You claim you don’t have money to record a song but the truth of the matter is that no one can give you money to record a song. Go and get a pidgin hole save and start dropping at least #500 inside the save everyday. Within 5 months, you can realize money to record your song in a nearby studio. When the song is ready, it can only cost you #5,000 to place your song in online streaming platforms. Then start promoting your song. He said.
  • Asake, Timaya, Naira Marley, others perform at Tinubu’s inauguration concert

    Asake, Timaya, Naira Marley, others perform at Tinubu’s inauguration concert

    The Renewed Hope Concert, in honour of the president elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his Vice, Kashim Shettima, was held at the MKO National Stadium, Abuja, on Wednesday.

    Almost 50 artistes including Buju, Waje, Brymo, Fireboy, Kaycee, Asake, Timaya, Pasuma, Naira Marley, Tony Tetuila, and Seyi Vibes, among many other music industry heavyweights, thrilled fans with electrifying performances at the concert.

    Leaders of the youth wing of the All Progressives Congress, including Tinubu’s son, Seyi, announced the show to celebrate young people for their contribution to the party’s victory during the general elections.

    Eniola Badmus, the Chairman of the Entertainment Inauguration committee, also took to her Instagram to announce the event and the reason it was being staged.

    “Abuja is about to experience the 1st of its kind Inauguration concert featuring A list artistes to the Z list just because we believe in unity and one Nigeria.

    “Election is over, let us come together as one. Let us come together and make Nigeria great again and the new era is here, it is called renewed hope”, she wrote.

    The Chairman, Renewed Hope Concert Media Committee, Ademuyiwa Taofeek, had in a statement, said the event was planned as an inclusive celebratory activity for young people who contributed to the party’s victory.

    “It is an inclusive celebration of young people across the country who knocked on doors, persuaded friends, braved great risks, and stood firm to ensure the safe delivery of the Renewed Hope agenda of our next President, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.”

     

  • Singer Duncan Mighty reacts to rumours of being sick, slams rumour peddlers

    Singer Duncan Mighty reacts to rumours of being sick, slams rumour peddlers

    Veteran Nigerian singer, Duncan Wene Mighty Okechukwu, aka Duncan Mighty, has lambasted those peddling false information about him being sick.

    He urged people to be more concerned about how they can be part of his project.

    Calling on concerned fans, supporters and colleagues in the music industry to dispel rumour of his sickness making the rounds on social media, the entertainer shared a video on his official Instagram page sharing what he has been up to while assuring people that he is completely hale and hearty.

    The Porthacourt Boy hitmaker was spotted in front of a towering building still undergoing construction and he disclosed that upon completion, the place is going to be an international music television station.

    He disclosed that he has gotten to a stage in his career where he should be giving back to society before proceeding to talk about the project he has been working on.

    Duncan Mighty said the TV station will focus on projecting the music and artistes from the south-south and southeast regions to the international community.

    The singer shared how creatives from the region have had to struggle and failed to get the adequate support they need from the industry.

    Singer Duncan Mighty reacts to rumours of being sick, slams rumour peddlers

    TheNewsGuu.com (TNG) reports that Duncan Mighty released his debut full-length album Fully Loaded (Koliwater) in 2009, which was a commercial success.

    The 22-track album yielded popular songs such as “Ijeoma”, “Scatter My Dada”, “Ako Na Uche” and drew the attention of many music lovers across the country. His second studio album, Legacy (Ahamefuna) was released in 2010 with a lesser number of 15 tracks than its predecessor.

    The album was also very well received by fans and music aficionados. Tracks like “Obianuju” and “Port Harcourt son” brought him international fame and huge fan following. He received three nominations at the 6th Annual NEA Awards in 2011 and won the “Indigenous Artist of the Year”.

    In September 2012, he released Footprints, an 18-track album with guest appearances from Timaya, Shaggy, Otuu Sax, Sandaz Black and Wande Coal. He has been honoured by the UN as a peace ambassador.

  • Timaya rates Rema as the best among young artistes

    Timaya rates Rema as the best among young artistes

    Popular Nigerian artiste, Timaya, has rated Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema. as being on the top of the list of rising young artists.

    According to him, the ‘Calm Down’ hitmaker is above his peers in Nigerian music.

    Timaya stated this in a radio interview as he pointed out that Rema’s music, dress sense and stage performance are all indicators that he is the best among his contemporaries.

    The Plantain Boy crooner further said that the Mavin/Jonzing Records signee is a dad to other promising ‘young boys.’

    “I am a fan of Rema. Among all the young boys, he is the toppest. Rema is their dad,” he said.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that Rema rose to stardom with the release of the song “Dumebi”. In 2019, he signed a record deal with Jonzing World, a subsidiary of Mavin Records.

    He grew up singing and rapping while he was in secondary school. He attended primary and secondary school at Ighile Group of Schools, Edo State. He lost his father and elder brother but still takes good care of his mother.

    Rema started his music career in churches. In 2018, he posted a viral freestyle on Instagram to D’Prince’s track “Gucci Gang”. The post caught the attention of D’Prince who flew him to Lagos to offer a record deal to the young talent.

    The ‘Calm Down’ hitmaker signed a record deal with D’Prince’s Jonzing World, a subsidiary of Mavin Records owned by record producer Don Jazzy, in 2019.

    He went on to release his self-titled debut EP “Rema” in 2019, which peaked at number 1 on Apple Music Nigeria. On 21 May 2019, Jonzing World, and Mavins released the music video of “Dumebi”, a major breakout song from his self-titled EP, featuring a cameo appearance from Diana Eneje. The video was directed by Ademola Falomo and currently has 56 million views on YouTube.

    In May 2021, Rema announced he would be calling his sound “Afrorave”, a subgenre of Afrobeats with influences of Arabian and Indian music which has led to him having one of the strongest fanbase in the country known as Ravers.

    In September 2021, Rema was unveiled as a brand ambassador for the popular soft drink Pepsi alongside his label mate Ayra Starr. In 7 September 2022, Rema received on stage an award during his London concert as his songs achieved 1 billion streams worldwide.

  • AJEREH’S BURIAL: D’banj, Timaya visit Don Jazzy’s dad

    AJEREH’S BURIAL: D’banj, Timaya visit Don Jazzy’s dad

    Ahead of the burial of Mrs Ajereh, mother of Marvin record boss, Michael Collins Ajereh, aka Don Jazzy, the “Kokomaster” Dbanj and “Dem Mama” soldier Timaya have visited the deceased’s husband.

    Mavingrandpa, Don Jazzy’s dad recently shared a video of fun moments he had with his sons and colleagues-turned-friends while they gear up for his wife’s burial.

    TheNewsGuru.com reports that on July 23, 2022, Don Jazzy announced the demise of Mrs Ajereh, aka ‘indianpicolo’.

    AJEREH'S BURIAL: D’banj, Timaya visit Don Jazzy's dad

    According to him, the mother battled cancer prior to her death, noting she was strong till the last minute despite the disease.

    Expressing his grief, Don Baba described her as his “supporter and backbone,” who was loved “by everyone that ever met her.”

    The Mavins Records boss called for prayers for the family and the soul of his mother to rest in peace.

    In a new video shared by Jazzy’s young-looking father on his Instagram page, it captured some heartwarming moments.

    He could be seen with his sons and friends singing and dancing to ‘I Concur’, a 2015 smash hit by Timaya featuring Don Jazzy while they watched it on the television.

    He captioned the video: “As the reality countdown commence to celebrate the exit of @indianpicolo, we concur that this is to the glory of God. @donjazzy @iambangalee @timayatimaya @gen.jaymavin.”

    Don Jazzy had described Mrs Ajereh as his “supporter and backbone,” who was loved “by everyone that ever met her.”

    In his words: “Lost my sweet mother this morning. The matriarch of our family. My supporter and backbone @indianpicolo,” he wrote in the caption.

    “I am beyond devastated. I have never felt pain like this in my life but I am consoled by the good life she lived. She was loved by everyone that ever met her. She was so strong till the last minute for us even while she battled with cancer.

    “I have never typed a more difficult caption in my life. Please pray for our mum’s soul to rest in peace and for strength for my dad, my siblings, her grandchildren and our entire family to bear this loss.”

  • Timaya’s manager shot dead in US

    Timaya’s manager shot dead in US

    Timaya’s manager, Prince Oluzor has passed away from gunshot wounds after he was shot outside a gas station in Atlanta.

    38-year-old Prince Oluzor reportedly made a stop at the BP along 14th Street NW at Atlantic Drive near Georgia Tech around 9 p.m. on Wednesday evening, August 31.

    He was waiting in line in the store for about a couple of minutes when he noticed some individuals trying to get into his car, so he ran outside to go after them.

    As he approached, one of the suspects opened fire, shooting him.

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    Prince was rushed to the hospital but he succumbed to the injuries.

    The suspects are yet to be arrest.

    Police say there were 2 to 3 suspects last seen leaving in a gray or silver four-door sedan heading west on 14th Street NW.

    Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta at 404-577-8477.

    Timaya took to his Twitter handle to reveal the sad news noting that he had just recently reconciled with the deceased. However, Timaya’s colleagues have taken to social media to mourn the deceased.

  • Do it like Ned Nwoko if you want to be a polygamist – Timaya

    Do it like Ned Nwoko if you want to be a polygamist – Timaya

    Popular Nigerian musician, Timaya has advised men who want to be a polygamist not to marry two wives or more if they are not financially stable.

    TheNewsGuru reports that Timaya took to Twitter to advice men who intend to marry two wives.

    The singer said men who want to embrace a polygamous lifestyle should “do it like Ned Nwoko.

    “You can’t be managing and have two wives,” he added.

    See tweet:

  • Singer Timaya speaks after being arrested by Police

    Singer Timaya speaks after being arrested by Police

    Plantain boy crooner, singer Timaya has spoken after what seemed to be his arrest surfaced on the internet. He was allegedly accused of hitting a lady at Lekki in Lagos.

    On his Twitter page on Thursday, the singer stated that he didn’t have bad intentions towards anybody.

    “Me no get no bad mind for nobody,” Timaya tweeted.

    In the video, the singer was seen explaining to the policemen while pointing to the car parked outside the building.

    An Instagram user, identified as Osinubi Omowunmi, had raised the alarm on Wednesday, stating that the victim involved was her sister.

    Omowunmi alleged that the singer hit her sister’s car and when he was confronted, he did same to her too

    She wrote on her Instagram page, @whyte_26, “These celebrities and how they behave. Timaya nearly killed my sister this morning. He hit her with his car and run at Ikate a few hours ago.

    “He hit my sister’s car and she came down to ask him to look at what he did. This heartless human was asking for number and she told him he would block her. Instead of @timayatimaya to do the needful, he hit my sister with his car and ran away.

    “She is at the hospital right now in serious pain and the funniest part is that I messaged him on Instagram to do the needful, but this wicked fellow blocked me after reading my message.”

  • Music sensation, Timaya arrested after alleged hit-and-run incident

    Music sensation, Timaya arrested after alleged hit-and-run incident

    Nigerian music sensation, Timaya has been arrested hours after he was accused of almost killing a young lady.

    On Wednesday, March 2, 2022, an Instagram user Osinubi Omowumi, who claimed to be the sister of the victim, accused the music star of ramming his car into her sister after she challenged him for damaging her car.

    In a new development, men of the Nigeria Police Force stormed the residence of the music star on Thursday morning.

    The singer was seen explaining to the officers what transpired during the alleged hit and run incident.

    A few minutes later he was whisked away by the armed police officers.

    Omowumi accused the music star of causing severe injuries to her sister.

    “She is in the hospital now in serious pain and the funniest part is me messaging him to do the needful but this wicked fellow blocked me after reading my messages,” part of her post read.

    She also accused him of blocking her on Instagram when she tried to reach out to him.

  • I can never go broke again – Timaya

    I can never go broke again – Timaya

    Popular Nigerian singer, Inetimi Timaya Odon, popularly known only as Timaya has declared that he will never go broke again.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Timaya made this known via his official Instagram handle on Friday.

    The successful musician, who said he was bored of making music, because he is consistently dropping bangers, might be reaping the benefits of years of hard-work in the industry.

    In a post he shared on his social media page, Timaya said that it’s impossible for him to go broke.

    “Some things ain’t possible again. Like getting broke. Never,” the Bayelsa State born singer and songwriter stated.